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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Between the two, the Vespasian denarius is the scarcer. This is what I would go with. It is a bit too bright for my taste, but has a very nice portrait.
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
1790 Posts |
Thanks for the replies . Still on the fence but leaning toward Vespasian. Future comments would greatly help.
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Pillar of the Community
3772 Posts |
Would go with the Septimus Severus, same argument as 'Dutchgulden' - the sacrificial implements reverse can be found from a few emperors.
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
That reverse on the back of that severus is amazing. I'd go with that.
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New Member
United States
26 Posts |
my choice would be the Vespasian denarius
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1569 Posts |
Septimius Severus for me, looks like a nice coin & great reverse topic.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Vespasian and a deposit on the Septimius Severus!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4971 Posts |
well, sorry AM, you're going to have to get them both.
seriously, it's a toss up and there isn't a right one or wrong one here. i'd do the vespassian, but that's because I don't have one of him. I also kind of like the surfaces a tad better. keep us posted!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
549 Posts |
I'd prefer the Vespasian. Those are neat priestly implements on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1790 Posts |
Still on the line mates. Final decision later this week.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
567 Posts |
Definitely Septimius Severus, that's a far more interesting design than the Vespasian.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5417 Posts |
I would pick the Vespasian.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
I initially thought the choice was easy with strong favor in Vespasian. Then I got thinking about it and putting myself in your shoes. I find the reverse of the Severus something I want. I am a huge fan of the city of Carthage. I think I would go for the Severus. This might not be the best economic way of collecting, the Vespasian would probably bring more money on the resale, if the need ever arises.
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Pillar of the Community
3772 Posts |
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This might not be the best economic way of collecting, the Vespasian would probably bring more money on the resale, if the need ever arises. Interesting point you bring up. It really depends what the main aim of 'Augustus Maximus' is. While both coins will appreciate over time, you are probably right with your assessment. |
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Well lets hope this is the right decision. I picked the Vespasian denarius. Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.  |
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